Lens Details
Canon
RF85mm F1.4 L VCM
$1,649~
MSRP (prices vary)
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Released: September 27, 2025
Who it's for
The Canon RF85mm F1.4 L VCM is an 85mm f/1.4 prime lens — a short-telephoto / portrait option. Here's what it's best at and what to keep in mind.
Best for
- ✓Portraits and low light — a fast f/1.4 aperture for blurred backgrounds.
- ✓Outdoor and travel use — a weather-sealed build.
85mm
Focal Length
f/1.4
Max Aperture
Full-Frame
Coverage
−
Stabilized
636g
Weight
67mm
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Full Specifications
Optical Design
| Focal Length | 85mm |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 14 |
| Optical Groups | 11 |
Aperture & Iris
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.4 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
| Aperture Blades | 11 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes |
Coverage & Angle
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Canon RF |
| Angle of View | 28° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − |
Focus
| Autofocus | Yes |
|---|---|
| Focus Motor | VCM |
| Focus Limiter | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 75 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.12x |
Stabilization & Video
| Optical Stabilization | No |
|---|---|
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No |
| Parfocal | No |
| Internal Zoom | No |
General
| Price (MSRP) | $1,649 |
|---|---|
| Filter Size | 67mm |
| Diameter | 76.5mm |
| Length | 99.3mm |
| Weight | 636g (1.40 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No |
